Our Staff Members

F. W. Carl Ropke, IV

Bill is the owner and President/CEO of Halycon Management Group, Inc. He holds Florida licensure as a Mental Health Counselor. He earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Tennessee Temple College and his master’s degree in counseling from Liberty University. Bill is a United States Navy veteran previously worked as an instructor with the Royal Saudi Naval Forces, a probation officer for the State of Florida, and a psychologist at the G. Pierce Woods Memorial Hospital.

Barry K. Wyrick

Barry is the Chief Operating Officer for Halcyon Management Group, Inc. He earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Cincinnati, a master’s degree in counseling from Shippensburg University, and a master’s degree in business administration from Penn State University. Barry previously worked as the county administrator for mental health and developmental disabilities services for Dauphin County in Pennsylvania, the executive director of Cumberland Valley Mental Health Center, and a program director for The Stevens Center. Barry has been with the agency since January of 2009.

Pam Taylor

Pam Taylor is an Addicitions Specialist III in our Englewood Office. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and her master’s degree in counseling from Liberty University, and she is a Florida registered mental health intern. Pam has been with our agency since January of 2009.

Nick DeCastro

Nick is an Addictions Specialist II in our Port Charlotte office and the Jail Services Coordinator for the Charlotte County Jail. He earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Seton Hall University, and studied child psychology at Argosy University. Nick has been with our agency since November of 2008.